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Malindo Air has rebranded to Batik Air Malaysia

On April 28, 2022, Malindo Air underwent a rebranding process and was renamed Batik Air Malaysia as part of the Lion Group's initiative to create a unified identity for its full-service airlines under the group.


About Malindo Air

Malindo Air, also known as Batik Air Malaysia, was a Malaysian hybrid airline which had headquarters in Petaling Jaya in Malaysia and had Hubs at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). The airline had 800 flights travelling weekly to over 40 destinations, which included 31 destinations to India, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal and Pakistan. The airline generally provided hybrid on its aircraft, meaning they operated with a premium service business model with different fares, allowing customers to opt between full-service to cheaper fares with fewer amenities.

Commencing operations on 22 March 2013, the carrier was the first airline to operate the brand new dual-class layout B737-900ER in Malaysia. The airline’s inaugural flight took off from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 22 March 2013 and had then expanded to include popular regional destinations in Thailand, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal with the first international flight departing for Dhaka, Bangladesh on 28 Aug 2013.

Malindo Air started its ATR72-600 operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang Skypark on 3 June 2013. The carrier operated a young fleet of Boeing 737-900ER, 737-800 and ATR72-600 aircraft for both domestic and international flights.

Frequent Flyer Programme

Prior to Malindo Air's rebrand, their frequent flyer programme was called 'Malindo Miles'.

Malindo Miles

Due to the rebranding of Malindo Air to Batik Air Malaysia, the Malindo Miles program was integrated into the Malaysia Airlines frequent flyer program, Enrich.

If you had any Malindo Miles points, luckily, they would have been converted to Enrich points. These Enrich points can then be used to redeem flights, upgrades, and other rewards, now with Batik Air Malaysia instead of Malindo Air.

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Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

Business Class

Passengers were permitted 2 pieces of cabin baggage, plus 1 Personal Item (such as laptop bag or handbag. Cabin baggage must not have exceeded the dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23cm, and must not have exceeded 10kg in weight.

Economy Class

Passengers were permitted 1 piece of cabin baggage, plus 1 Personal Item (such as laptop bag or handbag. Cabin baggage must not have exceeded the dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23cm, and must not have exceeded 7kg in weight.

Checked Baggage

Free checked baggage was allocated based on your route travelling, ticket class and additional terms and conditions of your ticket. Therefore the following information is to be used as a guide only. It was important that you checked your individual ticket fare to see your permitted checked baggage allowance.

  • Business Fare - Passengers were permitted a total of 40kg luggage, with each item weighing no more than 32kg.
  • Flexi Fare - Passengers with Flexi tickets were permitted a total of 30kg luggage, with each item weighing no more than 32kg.
  • Shuttle Fare - Shuttle passengers were allowed 30kg checked luggage.
  • Value Fare - Passengers with a value ticket were permitted 20kg of checked baggage.
  • Super Saver Fare - Passengers with a super saver ticket did not have any baggage included for free as part of this fare.

Cabin Classes

Economy Class

Economy Class Facilities

  • Economy Class offered a range of facilities for you to enjoy. Various amenities were on offer depending on your flight journey time.
  • You would have received a free water supply during the flights to and from India. Flights to and from other destinations would need to have purchased drinks onboard.
  • On ATR routes, you could purchase drinking water or coffee and pastry on board.
  • In-flight entertainment was also available for passengers to enjoy in some flights.

Seating in Economy

Economy Class seating was designed as reclining leather seats, making them fit for comfort whilst providing great value. The seat pitch (distance between back and front of each seat) was 32 inches.

Business Class

Business Class with Malindo Air (Batik Air Malaysia) was all about offering a luxurious and convenient experience.

Business Class Facilities

  • Passengers travelling in business class did not only get to experience luxury onboard the plane. Instead, the luxury started at the airport with a dedicated and personalised check-in service, and with access to the KL Airport lounge.
  • Passengers could also enjoy a generous 40kg of checked baggage allowance for their flights.
  • Onboard, passengers could enjoy a business-class meal, which was exclusively designed for guests with tasty and well-balanced options.

Business Class Seats

The seats on Business Class were luxurious and comfortable, consisting of spacious leather seats with 45 inches of legroom (seat pitch). There were also in-seat power sockets for charging personal devices conveniently.

Check-In

Online check-in was available for flights with this airline. You could also check in at the airport, either at the kiosk or at the counter. Counter check-in closed 30 minutes to 1 hour before departure, depending on the airport you're flying from and opened 3 hours before departure. Kiosk check-in opened 24 hours before departure and closed 75 minutes before departure.

Food & Drink

Malindo Air offered food and drink that was available to purchase once onboard your flight. Special meals were also available to pre-purchase before your flight.

Meal Options

The airline offered passengers a selection of delicious Malaysian specialities, including dishes such as Mamak Mee Goreng, Prawn Sambal or a simple Omelette.

On flights on Boeing aircraft, Business Class passengers would have received snacks on flights under 1 hour in duration. For flights over 1 hour, business class passengers would receive a meal. Water was included regardless of the duration of your flight and the class you are travelling in.

Economy passengers flying to and from India on Boeing flights with the airline would be given complimentary water. Snacks, meals and drinks are available for pre-order and buying onboard.

On flights operated by ATR, Economy class passengers would be able to buy snacks and drinks onboard.

Special Dietary Requirements

Passengers could have ordered any of the following special meals for their flights, by contacting the airline directly at least 24 hours before flying:

Drinks & Alcohol

On flights operated by Boeing aircraft, there was a beverage service in the Business cabin no matter the duration of the flight. For Economy Class, passengers on flights to and from India would get free water. All drinks would have to be purchased on all other flights. For Malindo Air flights operated by ATR aircraft, economy passengers would be able to purchase water and coffee in-flight.

The airline does not currently serve alcoholic beverages onboard their flights.

In-flight Entertainment & WIFI

Passengers could enjoy the wide selection of in-flight entertainment from their personal in-seat screens, but it's important to note that not all aircraft had in-flight entertainment available. Passengers were able to choose from the latest releases from Hollywood, or some older classic movies, with both international and Western options. There was also a selection of TV shows, music and audio entertainment, and also games which could be played on the entertainment screens.

Wi-Fi

The airline offered passengers WiFi and roaming services, meaning they could stay connected at all times during their flight. Passengers were able to use the WiFi to be productive and catch up on work, to browse social media or watch videos.

How much did WiFi cost?

  • For passengers wanting the lite version, to access social media only, it cost only $3.95 USD.
  • For 1 hour of in-flight WiFi access, it cost $9.95 USD.
  • Passengers who wanted WiFi access for the full flight, it cost $15.95 USD.

Special Services

Malindo Air provided a wide range of passenger services and special assistance, from elderly passengers to expectant mothers or families travelling with young children. The airline did its best to help make your journey more comfortable.

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Destinations that Malindo Air flies to

The airline operated both domestic flights within Malaysia, and also to destinations across Asia and Australia. Although it was part of the Lion Air Group that flew to a much wider network, the following destinations were served by Malindo Air only.

These destinations include Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Yangon, Bangkok, Colombo, Singapore, Jakarta, Delhi, Hong Kong, Xi'an, Dhaka, Sydney, Brisbane and more.

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Hub Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is Malaysia's main and also busiest international airport and is one of the busiest airports in South East Asia. It is the hub airport for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, AirAsia X and Malindo Air. Other airlines which fly to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport include Air FranceCathay PacificEmiratesKorean AirLion Air, MYAirlineflyGlobal and many others.

Frequently asked questions

Are Malindo Air part of an Airline Alliance?

Malindo Air was not part of any airline alliance. However, they were part of the Lion Air Group as a subsidiary, alongside airlines such as Batik AirLion AirWings Air and Thai Lion Air.

What was the Malindo Air fleet?

As of February 2020, the Malindo Air fleet included ATR 72600, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, and totalled over 40 aircraft.

  • 12x ATR72-600
  • 3x B737-8
  • 24x B737-800
  • B737-900(ER)